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- IW/s J 62100510 Jimss Lnvrou floors, deceased Patented Mar. 30, 1943 UNITED STATES FATENT OFFICE MACHINE FOR UNITING LAYERS OF MATERIAL Application May 26, 1938, Serial No. 210,266

3 Claims.

The present invention relates to an apparatus foruniting layers of material and more particularly to an apparatus for uniting layers of material such as the soles of shoes or the like. While we will show our inventive concept employed in connection with machinery for soling, it is of course to'be understood that it is of much broader application and can be used, for instance, in securing boxes, crates and the like. This invention is generally similar to the machine shown in Patent No. 2,049,240 but constitutes an improvement thereover.

One important object of the present invention is to provide a-machine for making and inserting fastening elements into layers of material including a cutting arrangement which will form and positioneach fastening element for insertion into the material to be united.

Another object of this invention is to provide a machine for making and inserting fasteners which includes means for feeding the wire to the cuttingmechanism, maintaining the wire against retraction, and controlling the feeding mechanism to determine and vary the lengths of the fastener elements.

A. still further object of this invention is to provide a machine. for making and inserting metallic fasteners which includes a wire feeding mechanism,.a cutting mechanism and a fastener inserting mechanism which are synchronously associated, and means for operating said mechanisms.

Yet another object of this invention is to provide. a machine for making and inserting metallic fasteners having a wire feeding mechanism and an. inserting mechanism synchronously associated therewith and. means to prevent the inserting mechanism. from. moving upwardly until it has completed its fastener inserting movement.

A still further. object of this invention is to provide a .machine for making and inserting fasteners in layers, of material to be united which includes means for regulating the position of the material to be united with respect to the fastener inserting mechanism.

Still another object of this invention is to provide a machine for making and inserting metallic fasteners to be used in connection with layers of material to beunited which includes an anvil mechanism adapted to be engaged with the material during the uniting operation.

Yet a further object of this invention is to provide a machine for making and inserting metallic fasteners from a continuous wire in which the wire feeding mechanism, cuttin mechanism and wire inserting mechanism are disposed in a casing which is removably affixed to the machine.

Yet still another object of the present invention is to provide a machine for making and inserting metallic fasteners in which the fastener is formed, inserted, and clinched in the material to be united by a single movement on the part of the operator.

Yet a still further object of the present invention is to provide a machine for making and inserting fasteners into layers of material to be united which is composed of relatively few essential working parts and which can be easily and cheaply manufactured.

Another object of our invention is to provide a machine for making and inserting metallic fasteners into layers of material to be united which includes means whereby the machine can be employed for soling a stitch down type of shoe.

A further object of this invention is to provide a guide for regulating the position of the materials to be united with respect to the fastener inserting mechanism which can be moved easily out of the path of the inserting mechanism.

With the above and other important objects in view which may be incident to our improvements,

the invention consists in the parts and combinations to be hereinafter set forth and claimed, with the understanding that the several necessary elements comprising our invention may be varied in construction, proportions and arrangement without departing from the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

In order to make our invention more easily understood, there is shown in the accompanying I drawings means for carrying the same into practical effect without limiting the improvements in their useful applications to the particular constructions which, for the purpose of explanation, have been made the subject of illustration.

In the drawings in which like numerals designate similar parts:

Figure 1 is a View in side elevation showing our machine for making and inserting fasteners.

Figure 2 is a view in front elevation of the machine shown in Figure 1.

v Figure 3 is a view taken along line 33 of Figure 2 partly broken away looking in the direc-' tion of the arrows.

Figure 4 is a view taken along line of Figure 3 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 5 is a view taken along line 5-5 of Figure 3 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 6 is a fragmentary top plan view of the horn tip.

Figure '7 is a sectional view of the construction shown in Figure 6.

Figure 8 is a front view partly broken away, showing the housing containing the feeding, cutting, and inserting mechanisms with the cover plate removed and showing the parts in their initial or inoperative position.

Figure 9 is a view similar to Figure 8, showing the parts in the fastener inserting position.

Figure 10 is a View taken along line Ill-Iii of Figure 8 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 11 is a view taken along line H-H of Figure 10.

Figure 12 is a view taken along line l2-[2 of Figure 8 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 13 is a view taken along line I3-l3 of Figure 8 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 14 is a fragmentary View in side elevation showing the fastener regulating arm.

Figure 15 is a view taken along line IE-IS of Figure 8 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 16 is a view taken along line Iii-l6 of Figure 8 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 1'7 is a view taken along line I'l-l'l of Figure 8 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 18 is a view taken along Iii-l8 of Figure 9 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 19 is a detailed elevational view showing the movable cutting member.

Figure 20 is a detailed elevaticnal view showing the stationary cutting member.

Figure 21 is a view in side elevation showing the guide member in position.

Figure 22 is a view taken along line 22-22 of Figure 21 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 23 is a view taken along line 23-23 of Figure 21 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 24 is a view taken along line 24-24 of Figure 21 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 25 is a view similar to Figure 24 showin the mechanism in the lowered position.

Figure 26 is a view taken along line 26-26 of Figure 24 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 2'7 is a view similar to Figure 26 showing the mechanism in the retracted position.

Figure 28 is a fragmental view partly in section showing the means whereby the plunger mechanism cannot move in an upward direction until it has completed its downward stroke, showing the parts when the plunger mechanism is in its up position.

Figure 29 is a View similar to Figure 28 showing the parts when the plunger is moving downwardly.

Figure 30 is a view taken along line 30-30 of Figure 28 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 31 is a view taken along line 31-3! of Figure 1 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 32 is a View taken along line 32-32 of Figure 31 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 33 is a framentary sectional view of the cutting mechanism showing the material to be united in position, with the fastener element in position, prior to its insertion in the material.

Figure 34 is a view similar to Figure 33 showing the fastener inserted into the material and being clinched.

Figure 35 is a fragmentary view in section showing the manner in which the fastener is clinched when used in connection with a heel lift for a ladys shoe.

Figure 36 is a top plan view of the heel cap.

Figure 37 is a fragmentary view in side elevation showing the stitchdown attachment in position upon the horn tip.

Figure 38 is a front elevation of the stitchdown attachment shown in Figure 37.

Figure 39 is a View taken along line 39-39 of Figure 38 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 40 is a top plan view of the stitchdowner guide.

Figure 41 is a view taken along line ill-4| of Figure 41 moving in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 42 is a view taken along line 42-42 of Figure 40 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 43 is a detailed sectional View showing the mode of operation of the stitchdowner and guide at the time of clinching the fastener to the sole.

Figure 44 is a fragmentary sectional view showing our improved metallic fastener wire.

Figure 45 is a detailed View of the fastener after it has been severed by the cutting mechanism.

Figure 46 is a detailed view of the fastener as it looks after it has been clinched into the material.

Broadly, this invention discloses an apparatus for making and inserting metallic fasteners formed from a continuous wire into layers of materials to be united. The machine embodies a wire feeding mechanism, a plunger or fastener inserting mechanism and a knife or wire cutting mechanism. The above mentioned mechanisms are synchronously associated, and a single operation on the part of the operator serves to cause each of the mechanisms to perform its respective functions. The machine also includes guide means whereby it can be adjusted for different operations, such as, securing soles, attaching heel lifts, etc. In addition, there is further provided an attachment which will enable the machine to be used for resoling a socalled stitchdown type of shoe.

Referring to Figure 1, there is shown a machine for making and inserting metallic fasteners into layers of material comprising a base or standard I, a shelf 2 suitably attached to the top of the standard and a bracket 3 carried by the shelf. A vertically movable anvil or horn 4 is supported in a sleeve 5 which extends through an aperture in the shelf 2. As will later be discussed more fully, the horn 4 is adjustable to accommodate different shapes and sizes of shoes to be worked upon.

The bracket 3 terminates in a head I provided with lateral flanges 8 and horizontally extending portions 9 and ID at the upper and lower ends of the head (Figures 10 and 12) A housing or casing designated generally I 2 is removably secured to the head 1 and contains a wire feeding mechanism I5, a plunger mechanism l6, and a knife or fastener forming mechanism [1.

Carried on a bracket l8 secured to the head I is a casing 2!! in which is rotatably mounted a reel of wire adapted to be guided into the housing I2 as depicted at 2|.

The feeding, plunger and cutting mechanisms [5, l6 and I! respectively, together with the horn 4 are operated by means of a treadle or foot pedal 22 which is pivoted to the base I as shown at 24. An operating rod 25 is pivoted to the pedal 22 at 21 and a spring 28 is attached at one end to the connection 21 and at the opposite end to the base I as shown at 29. The spring 28 tends to urge normally the rod 25 upwardly as can be clearly seen in Figure 3.

Also pivoted to the pedal 22 as shown at 3i] is a rod 31. A spring 32- has one end thereof secured to the upper end of the rod as at 33 and the other end looped over a hook 34 carried by an operating arm 35. The arm 35 is pivoted as shown at 36 in a bracket 31 secured to the inner wall of the base I. A roller 38 is mounted in a bifurcated end of the arm as shown at 39 and is disposed immediately beneath the horn 4 as clearly shown in Figure 3.

As will later become obvious, when pressure is applied to the treadle 22, the feeder, plunger and cutting mechanisms together with the horn will be operated simultaneously. To limit upward movement of the pedal 22 and the control rod 25 there is provided a stop 26 which is secured to the inner wall of the base I. By reference to Figure 3 it can be seen that a buffer 26' is pivotally secured to the pedal 22 and is preferably formed of rubber or some similar shock absorbing material. Clearly, the buffer 26' is adapted to strike the stop 26. This structure serves not only as a limit for the upward stroke of the rod 25 but also reduces the shock and vibration incident to the release of the pedal 22.

Secured to the horizontal portion I of the head I by a screw 40 is the lower end of a head casting depicted at 42, which serves as a support and guide for the wire feeding, plunger and cutting mechanisms I5, I6 and H. In Figures 12 and 13 it can be noted that side plates 43 and 44' are secured to the casting by screws 45 and a top plate 43 is affixed to the horizontal portion 9 as shown at 41 and to the casting 42 by a screw 48 securing the upper end of the casting 42 against the horizontal portion 9. A face plate 59 is removably positioned on the casting 42 by wing nuts The casting 42 is recessed or grooved throughout its length as shown at 52 so as to provide a guideway for a plunger 53 which is slidably mounted therein. The plunger 53 is a portion of the plunger mechanism I6. In Figure 15, it can be observed that the extremity of the plunger 53 is reduced as shown at 54 to receive a block 55 which is secured thereto by a screw 55. Positioned immediately above the screw 55 in an aperture 5'! having a flaring portion 53, is the head of a lifting screw 59.

Referring again to Figure 8, it can be seen that the block 55 is provided at one edge thereof with a cam surface Bil. A driver or plunger point 6| having a head I52 and a concave end 63 fits in complemental apertures formed in the block 55 and the reduced portion 54. In the event it becomes necessary to remove the plunger point 5!, the screw 56 is loosened and lifting screw 59 is then rotated in counter-clockwise direction, thus moving the block 55 outwardly freeing the plunger head 32. It is believed apparent that this construction is highly desirable as it will permit the easy removal of the plunger point for the purpose of repair, replacement or cleaning.

The casting 42 is also cut away or grooved adjacent the area 52 as shown at 65 and is further provided with an elongated aperture 66. Positioned in the portion ofthe groove 65 is a block 61 which is secured to the casting by a screw 59. Pivoted to the block at 69 is a holdback key I3 having a wire engaging projection Ii. In Figure 13. it can be seen that the lower portion. of the key It! is recessed at I2 to form a seat for one end of a coil spring l3, the other end of the spring fitting around a pin 73 affixed in the side wall of the groove 55. The spring '13 tends to ld the projection II in engagement with a strand of wire to prevent retraction of the wire unless it moves out of engagement therewith in the manner to be later set forth.

The wire feeding mechanism includes a block 1! slidably mounted in the groove below the block 57. Pivoted to the block 11 at 18 is a feeder blade 19 having an offset portion which is adapted to engage the Wire. A spring 8| similarin construction and operation to the spring 13 holds the projection 80 normally in engagement with the wire as shown in Figure 9.

As seen in Figure 10, there is secured to the rear face of the block 11 an extension 83 which is adapted to move the feeder block I! and it extends rearwardly through the aperture 65 formed in the casting 42. The extension 83 is cut away to form a ledge 85. A spring 86 having one end thereof secured in the horizontal member II] as shown at 51 and the other end fixed to the extension 83 as shown at 88 is adapted to maintain normally the feeding mechanism in elevated position.

The extension 83 together with the feeder block I? is adapted to be moved downwardly by means of a feeder cam 92. The feeder cam 92 is pivotally mounted on a boss 90 on the member I by means of a screw 93. The cam 92 is provided with an extension 94 which projects through an aperture 95 in the rear portion of the member I and engages the ledge 85. As shown in Figures 10 and 11, the cam 92 is formed with an offset area 38 and a latch 99 which slides through an aperture Hill in the member 1 will prevent the cam 92 from moving too far in. a rearwardly direction. within a recess I92 in an enlarged portion of the latch to keep the same in the position shown in Figure 11. However, by pulling on a head I 93, the latch 99 may be withdrawn into the member I against the action of spring IIlI and permit the cam 92 to be moved completely back about its pivot 93 and out of engagement with the extension 83. Clearly, as will become apparent, by thus moving the cam, the wire feeding mechanism may be thrown out of operation. In order to facilitate manual operation of the cam,v finger engaging pin 506 is provided on the ofiset portion 93. It should be noted that a stop I34 is secured to the flange in the line of movement of the latch 98 so as to act as a seat for the spring IQI and to prevent the complete withdrawal of the latch from the aperture.

As best shown in Figure 9 a guide tube I63, the lower portion of which extends in a diagonal direction as depicted at 29 is mounted at the lower end of the groove 35. A plate IIB having a groc-ved portion in which the tube I 98 fits is positioned thereover and is secured to the casting by screws HI. The tube I 38 serves to guide the wire to the cutting mechanism. I'I after it has been advanced the proper distance by the feeder As previously pointed out, this invention provides means whereby the length of the fastener can be varied at the will of the operator. This is accomplished by adjustably limiting the upward movement of the feeder blade l9. By reference to Figure 14, it can be noted that a leverarm H3 is pivoted at H4 to the sidewall 44 of the housing. Immediately adjacent the pivot point H4, the arm H3 is formed with an extension H5 which engages a pin H6. The pin H6 extends through an elongated slot ill in the side plate i l and is suitably secured to the ex tension 33 in any manner desired.

A segment I I9 having teeth I20 is mounted on A tension spring I HI fits the side plate 44 adjacent its upper end and detent I2I carried by the lever II 3 is adapted to engage the teeth of the segment. Movement of the lever arm H3 and the projection II5 which engages the pin I I6 will determine the upward movement of the feeder I5 to control the length of the stroke of the feeding mechanism and fix the length of the fastening element. A graduated scale I22 may be provided so as to aid the operator in determining the required length of the fastener required.

At this time it might be Well to point outbriefly the manner in which the wire feeding mechanism I5 is actuated. When the foot pedal 22 is depressed, the control rod 25 is moved downwardly which in turn pulls down a crosshead I23 attached to the upper end thereof. A feeder arm I25 having a hardened wearing surface I26 which is carried by the crosshead is likewise moved downwardly and engages the offset portion 98 of the cam 92. The extension 94 of the cam which bears against the ledge 85 of the extension 83 will move the same downwardly the required distance and simultaneously with this movement of the extension the offset portion 80 of the feeder blade I9 will bite into the wire and move it downwardly a distance which is equal to the downward stroke of the feeding mechanism. When the feeder arm I 25 has thus moved the wire feeding mechanism, during the initial movement of the operating rod 25, the plate I25 will slide over the offset extension 98 of the cam 92, permitting no further movement of the feeder mechanism. In this manner, the operating rod 25 may continue in its downward stroke to perform subsequent operations as will be later described. Immediately upon completion of the downward stroke of the operating mechanism and by release of foot pressure on the pedal 22 the same will be moved upwardly and when the plate I26 has again passed the offset 98, the spring 86 will urge the feeding block 83 back to its normal position where the pin H6 bears against the extension II5 of the lever H3. The feeding mechanism is then in position for another operation.

The lower extremity of the casting 42 is provided with a substantially V-shaped extension I30 on which is mounted a stationary knife member I3I. The stationary knife member I3I is virtually a triangular shaped plate conforming to the V-shaped extension I30. The outer face of the stationary knife is provided with an arcuate beveled surface I32 and an annular recess I 33 in the apex of the triangle and concentric with the beveled surface I32. An angular groove I34 is formed in the face of the knife extending radially from the upper edge I35 adjacent the end of the feed tube I08 into the beveled portion I32. A vertical groove I35 is similarly formed in the face of the knife. The upper ends of the grooves I34 and I33 are flared somewhat as indicated at I31.

A complemental, movable knife member I40 is provided with an annular boss I4I which is adapted to fit within the recess I33 to maintain the two knife members in co-acting relationship. A pin I45 (as clearly shown in Figures 15 and 16) holds the knife assembly together. This pin I45 passes through apertures provided therefor in both knife members and is securely held against rotation in the V-shaped extension I39 by means of a tapered pin I 46 and a nut I4! affixed to a threaded end thereof.

The movable blade I40 is also provided with an annular beveled surface I50 which conforms with and bears against the beveled surface I32 of the stationary blade I3I. An aperture I5I is formed in the blade I50 and extends from the lower edge I52 upwardly into the beveled surface I50 as shown in Figures 16 and 19. The edge I53 of this aperture I5I where it meets the beveled surface I50 is adapted to register with and form with the edge of the groove I34, an angular shearing surface for the wire to be out. Pivotal movement of the movable blade I40, as will later be brought out, will also cause the portion I53 of the aperture I5I to register with the groove I36 to form therewith a continuous aperture through the knife. A vertical aperture I55 is provided in the pin I45 and is adapted to align with the aperture I5I when it is in its second described position to form an open passage for the cut wire and the plunger 6 I.

The two positions of the knife mentioned above may be called the wire cutting position and the fastener positioning position. To cause the movable blade to assume either of these positions, it is provided with an upwardly extending arm I56 which terminates in an arcuate surface I57 and an angular edge I53.

A predetermined length of wire is fed, as has been shown, through the feed tube I08 and into the groove I34 and the upper portion of the aperture I 5I of the blade I49. Movement of the blade I40 will carry this length of wire with it to its second position shearing this length off from the remainder of the wire with an angular out due to the beveled surfaces I32 and I50. This angular out is clearly shown in Figure 16 and in the enlarged view of a fastener in Figure 45. By thus forming angular cuts on the ends of the fastener, it both facilitates driving the fastener through the materials to be joined and makes it possible to more easily form the clinched ends thereon as shown in Figure 34.

After shearing, the length of Wire or formed fastener is carried in the aperture i5l to its vertical position over the aperture I55 in the pin I45 falling there through to the bottom of the aperture I5I where it is in position to be driven into the materials to be joined and clinched.

In Figure 8, it can be seen that the Casting 42 is recessed as shown at I60 to accommodate the arm We of the movable knife I40. A knife trip lever I GI is pivotally mounted in the recess as shown at I52. A depending portion I53 of the lever IBI is adapted to engage the face I58 of the knife arm I55 and maintain the knife in the wire receiving position by means of a lateral extension I54 of the lever engaging the vertical edge 60' of the cam block 55 as shown. by the full lines in Figure 8. Upon downward movement of the plunger, the c am block 55 will disengage the extension I 64 and the face 60 will engage the end I51 of the arm and move the same to a substantially perpendicular position aligning aperture opening I53 with the slot I36. Upon upward movement of the block 55, the upper end of the .block 55 will engage the portion Hi4 of the lever I6I and cause it to return the arm 556 and movable blade I40 to their normal position.

Referring to Figure 10, it can be seen that the operating rod 25 is threaded at its upper end as shown at I70 and is screwed into a vertical extension I'II as at H2. The shaft IYI extends through a bore I13 foimed in the member 7 which is provided with bushings Il and I15. The upper end of the vertical shaft III is ad- Justably mounted in the crosshead i 23 by means of set screws I'I'fi. Carried at'the opposite end of the crosshead is a bifurcated member -'III which is exteriorly threaded at I18. The member III is attached to the .crosshead by a p'in'II 'Q.

As shown in Figure 9, a reduced extension 180 of the [plunger I6 is attached to the bifurcated adjustment of the nut I32. In other wordsyby running the nut up to its uppermost position will make the countersink deeper and by running the "nut in the opposite direction will make thee-ountersink shallower.

To regulate the position of the shoe or the layers of material to be united with respect to the fastener positioning opening I'5I an'ditheplimger point tI operating therethrough, there is provided a gauge or regulating device depicted generally by the numeral I85. The gauge will insure a uniform line of fastenings with respect. to the edge of the materials. to be united. The gauge comprises a mounting bracket I 88w'hich secured to the upright 3 below the head I- A'shaft I8! .is journaled in the bracket and a collarI88 is keyed to the lower end of 'theshaft by a 'pin I89. A guide carrying plate I90 is attached to the upper end of the shaft I81 and is formed with a groove I92 adjacent one edge and a guide I 93 is slidably mounted therein. A lever I94 which is pivotally attached to the plate I90 at. I95 has a forked end I98 which engages a pm, 191 carried by the guide I93 for imparting movement thereto. The extent of the movement of the guide I93 is limited by pins I98 which are carried by the plate I90 on opposite sides of the lever I94. As shown in Figure 22, the lever I94 is provided with a downturned edge I99 and a screw 200 is adapted to lock the guide I93 inproper position. Manifestly, when the edge of the shoe is placed between the horn 4 and the knife mechanism I], it will contact the end of the guide I93 which will determine the location of the fastener with respect to the shoe. 7

When it is desired to go across the sole at the shank of the shoe, or for fastening patches, it is necessary that the guide be out of the way; and in order to swing the guide automatically, the following arrangement is provided. Attached to the" bracket I88 as shown at 202 is" a downwardly depending spring member 283. A spring member 204 is also attached to the bracket at the point 202 and is positioned beneath the member 203. As shown in Figure 24, th spring 204 is provided at its lower end with an operating button 205 and a key member 205 having offset portions 201 and 208. The offset portions 201 and 208 are adapted to fit into the recesses 209 and 2 In in the bracket I86 and collar I88 respectively. By reference to Figures 22 and 23, it can be noted that when thekey 206 is within the recess 2 I and when the offset portion 208 is under the collar I88,- the guide I85 will be in position close to the knife and ad jacent the wire positioning opening. A collar 2| I is secured to the shaft I8'I by a'screw' 2 I2, and a coil spring 2I3 is positioned between the collar and the upper end of the bracket I88. One end of the spring bears against the bracket I86 and the opposite end is affixed to thec'ollar 2'Il as shown at 214. The guidelttca'n' aSSil'ffi two vertical posit ions which are shown by the full and dotted lines in Figure 21. When the guide is in the position indicated by-the full lines, (Figures '2'1-and 23) it is adapted to be used when it is desired to sole the shoe. On the otherharid, securing a heel'lift, it can be seen, particularly in Figure 35, that the guide should be -positioned other words, the collar I88 should abut the lower portion of the bracket I86 aild it Will be held-in this position by the 'ofiset portion 288. When it is desired to lower the guide, as would be necessary in the cause of securing 'a heel lift, by mere- 1y pulling the knob 205 outwardly the offset ortio'nZIlB Would be pulled free from the collar I88 and the shaft I81 would be forced downwardly to the position shown inFig'ure 25 through the action'of the spring 2I3 and. the offset 208 would then fit in the recess 218.

In the event the operator should desire to fasten the shank of the sole, the guide I can then be completely moved away from the knife by merely withdrawing the ofiset portion 208 from it's recess. When these portions are removed, the guide will be S'W llng t0 th position ShoWh. by th dotted lines in Figure 23 through-the action of the spring 2I3. r

. To reposition the gauge adjacent the knife, the operator swings the guideplate I98 back to ,its operative position where the offset portion 208 agaijnnt's within'its iecess 2H] in the collar 188. I111 this position thg llide I93 is in its lowered 6i heel lift position. To raise it to its upper position he merely lifts the guide plate I until the 6X- jtension 298 drops under the collar I88 and the key .206 fits within thereoess Zlfi.

For ease in adjusting the gauge to the desired position, thetwo s ring members we and 294 are provided with different rigidities, the outer spring 203 being the stiffer. To lower the guide to the position for fitting heel lifts, the operator merely puns the knob we outwardly until the spring 2114, which carries the key 2Io, abutsv the spring 203. In this position the offset 208 is permitted to eh m the recess 210 when the guide W111 automaticaiiy lower by action or the spring 2w; Further movement of the knob against the tension of the spring 203 will withdraw the offset 208 from the recsis12I0 and permit the spring 2 I3 to swing the guide out of the way or to the position shown by dot and dash lines in Figure 23. 1

The foregoing construction constitutes an efficient guide which can be easily adjustedto' control the points of insertion of the fasteners with respe t to the edge of the sole or. other materials to be united.

To prevent return movement of the plunger mechani m to its initial upward position until it has" reached the limit of its downward stroke, wewh ave provided the following safety device. As shown in Figures 3 and 28, a bifurcated sup-"- port 2I5 is suitably supported on the upright" 3 and: a" lever arm 2I8 is pivoted thereto as" d; pictedat 2n. It can b'seell' that the arm 216 isprovided at its upper extremity with an offset pu tiun 2m with n operating knob z'ls. ruelower end of the" arm .hasa'finger 220 and sloping portions 221 and 222., Mounted on tli'coii} trotted 25 is scam truck or surface 223 when is ad'ju'stably' secured tothe'rodb'y a set screw 224. A series of teeth 225 are formed in the rod 25 immediately below the cam 223. The finger 226 of the lever 2|6 is adapted to engage the teeth 225. A U-shaped spring 226 which is affixed to the upright 3 as shown at 221 is adapted to engage the portion 22! of the arm and maintain the finger in engagement with the teeth. As is believed readily apparent, the cam 223 engages the area 2l8 of the lever 2l6 when the operating rod 25 has reached the limit of its upward stroke, thereby causing the finger 220 to engage the lowermost tooth 225.

When the rod 25 has reached the limit of its downward stroke, the cam 223 engages the surface 222 and moves the arm 215 rearwardly about its pivot 25? thereby moving the finger out of the path of the teeth 225. The spring 226 will then fit into a notch 226 in the lower extremity of the arm and hold it in this position until the control rod has returned to its initial position and the cam 223 has engaged again the surface 2H8 of the arm 216.

The above discussed mechanism is particularly efficacious as it will prevent any jamming of the feeding, inserting or cutting mechanisms within the housing, since the plunger rod cannot be moved upwardly until its downward stroke has been completed.

The structural details of the horn 4 which moves the materials to be united into position with respect to the fastener inserting mechanism are best depicted in Figures 3 to '7.

A sleeve 230 having a flange 23! extends through an opening 232 in the bracket 3 and is attached to the shelf 2 by means of bolts 23l. As shown in Figure 3, a socket 233 is a slidably fitted within the sleeve 236 and the lowermost extremity is adapted to engage the roller 38. The horn 4 is provided with an extension 234 having a bore 235. The extension 234 is adapted to fit within the socket 233 and a coil spring 236 is provided in the bore 235, one end of which bears against the lower end of the socket 233. This spring serves to facilitate adjustment of the horn and to act as a cushion for the horn when its clamping means are loosened. By reference to Figure 4, it should be noted that the socket 233 is formed with a split collar 238 and a screw 236 having an operating handle 246 extends through apertures provided in the collar. Obviously, by a proper actuation of the handle 246 the horn can be locked in any desired position by the operator.

. To set the horn 4 for attaching'soles, the operator should loosen the collar 238 which clamps the horn extension 234 and the horn is then raised until the area between the horn tip and the bottom of the cutting mechanism I1 is proper to accommodate the sole of a shoe. We have found that a convenient way to set the horn at substantially the correct position is to raise it until there is only room for the top of the index finger to pass comfortably between the horn tip and the bottom of the knife. The split collar 238 is then tightened by means of the operating handle 246 so that the horn cannot slip during the operation of the machine. The horn 4 should always be high enough so that it will grip the shoe tightly during the securing operation.

As shown in Figure 5, the roller 38 bears against the bottom of the socket 233 somewhat 01f center. In practice it has been found that this position of the roller will give a rolling movement and will thereby reduce wear, etc. However, it is to be understood that the roller 38 can be positioned directly in the center of the bushing or in any other desired position.

In connection with the horn 4, it is to be noted particularly with reference to Figures 6 and '7 that the end of the horn is provided with a vertical aperture 256. A horn tip or anvil 25I having an extension 252 fits tightly within the aperture 250.

The upper face of the tip 250 is provided with a plurality of concentric grooves 253. The concentric grooves 253 are of paramount importance as they will enable the fastening element to be clinched in the materials to be united. For example, if the fastener should be deflected by an obstruction in the shoe, it will nevertheless be clinched due to the concentric grooves. Regardless of the position of the fastener when it strikes the horn tip, a proper clinch is always afforded.

When it is desired to secure a heel lift to ladies shoes, there is positioned over the horn tip 25l a heel cap 255. In Figure 36, it can be seen that the heel cap 255 comprises an elongated spring member 256 having a cap 25'! at one end thereof which fits over the anvil 253. Integrally formed with the member 256 are a pair of spring arms 258 which are adapted to fit around the horn and hold the member 256 in proper position. The other end of the member 256 is slightly upturned as at 259 so as to enable the operator to lift easily the cap free from the horn. The cap 251 can be knurled as at 266 to prevent slipping. The use of the heel cap will protect and prevent any damage to the sock lining of the shoe as clearly shown in Figure 35. The operation of the machine for applying heel lifts is also clearly illustrated in Figure 35.

In order to enable the horn 4 to be used when it is necessary to resole stitchdowns, there is provided the following attachment. Byreference to Figures 3'7 to 38 it can be seen that there is employed a substantially cylindrical member 262 which is cut away as shown at 263. The member 262 is formed with an aperture 264 into which is fitted a flanged plug 265 having a threaded bore 266. A screw 26'! having an operating head 2661s adapted to be screwed into tl'f bore 266. The top portion of the cylindrical member 262 is angularly disposed and is provided with a plurality of concentric grooves 269 which are similar both in construction and function to the grooves 253. The member 262 is also provided with an 'interna1 recessed portion 269- which fits overthe horn tip 253 to hold the attachment concentric therewith. The attachment 262 is held securely to the horn by means of the screw 26! as shown in Figure 37.

When resoling a stitchdown type of shoe it is necessary that the fastener be properly inserted through the welt and clinched in the out sole. For this purpose a guide 216 having a groove 21! is provided. The groove 2' is of such dimensions as will enable the guide to slide on the guide member [33 of the gauge mechanism I as clearly shown in Figures 40 to 42 inclusive. In Figure 43 the manner in which the guide for soling stitchdown shoes is employed is clearly depicted.

The above attachment is quite simple both in construction and operation and can be easily and quickly attached to or removed from the horn tip.

As previously discussed, a reel of wire is carried in a casing 20 attached to the head 1. The details of the reel are best shown in Figure 31. The casing 20 comprises a cylindrical member 215 which is provided with an open side 215. The reel is formed of a circular block 211 having side plates 218 secured thereto as shown at 219. A concentric hub 28!] is provided with threaded ends ZBI and 282, the threaded end 282 extending through apertures in the casing 275, and in the bracket I8. A nut 283 is threaded onto the end 252. The reel is rotatably carried on this hub. A washer 284 having a keyway 285 is positioned between the side reel and a knurled nut 286 which is screwed onto the end 28I of the hub. A key 281 fits in the keyway 285 to prevent the nut 286 from coming off.

An aperture 288 is formed in the casing 215 and an eyelet of wear-resisting material 289 is fitted into the aperture 288. The wire carried on the reel is adapted to project through the aperture 288 as clearly shown in Figures 1 and 2. When it is necessary to replace the reel of wire, the nut 286 is removed from the threaded end 28I of the hub and by applying pressure with a finger through an aperture 2%, the old reel can be easily removed from the casing.

We have discovered the particular type of Wire which we prefer to employ is shown clearly in Figures 44 to 46. The wire is preferably made of a mild steel with a lacquer finish and is knurled or roughened as shown at 292. By using this type of wire a greater amount of friction between the materials to be united and the fastener is afforded and there is practically no danger of the fasteners working loose. However, other types of wire can be employed and We do not restrict ourselves to the specific wire shown.

While it is believed that the operation of this machine is apparent from the foregoing description, it might be well to trace the complete operation. After the required length of the fastener has been determined by proper manipulation of the lever II3 and the wire has passed through the feeding mechanism I5 and through the guide tube I08 with its end adjacent the upper edge of the knife I! and the material to be united is positioned on the horn tip 25I, the treadle 22 is depressed. The downward movement of the pedal 22 will pull down the operating rod 25, the crosshead I23, the feeder arm I25, and the plunger 53. During the downward cycle of the operating rod 25, the arm I25 will engage the feeder cam 92 moving the feeding mechanism I5 and feeding the wire into the knife. The wire will be fed downwardly into the complemental slots I34 and I53, a distance which is equal to the downward stroke of the feeding mechanism I5. At this point, the cam surface 60 of the plunger mechanism will engage the area I 51 of the arm I 56 thereby moving the arm to a perpendicular position and actuate the movable knife member Hit. The movable knife will cause the cutting edges of the movable and stationary blades to cause a shearing of the wire and form a fastener Hi6 which is clearly shown in Figure 45. When the arm I55 has reached the limit of its movement, aperture l5! carrying the fastener I05 will register with aperture I55 at which time the fastener will be in alignment with the plunger point 5!. As the plunger point continues its downward movement it will pass through the aperture i5| expelling the fastener I06 and inserting it into the materials to be united. The lower end of fastener E55 will 'con tact the horn tip 25I whereby it will be clinched in one direction and due to the oppositely inclined point and the concave tip of the plunger,

the other end will be clinched by the plunger point in an opposite direction.

Simultaneously with the initial downward movement of the control rod 25, the rod 3|, also secured to the foot pedal, will pull down one-end of the arm 35. When the arm 35 is depressed, the roller 38 will bear against the socket 233 and move the horn upwardly toward the bottom surface of the cutting mechanism fixing the materials being united in proper position.

Moreover, during the downward movement of the control rod 25, the ratchet mechanism will prevent any upward movement of the control rod or its associated parts until all such members have reached the limit of their downward stroke. When the rod reaches such limit, the ratchet will release, thereby allowing the control rod 25 to return to its initial position.

The action of all the above mentioned mechanism occurs during the downward travel of the control rod and while it is moving from its initial position to the limit of its downward stroke. When pressure is removed from the foot pedal 22, the spring 28 will return the pedal and control rod 25 to their initial positions and the ma chine is again ready for another operation.

It will be appreciated from the foregoing description that there is provided a machine'for making and inserting metallic fasteners which will feed the wire the required distance, sever the wire to form a fastener and position the fastener with respect to the inserting mechanism and then insert and clinch the fastener in the materials to be united. All of the above mentioned operations take place during the downward stroke of the plunger mechanism.

In addition we have provided a guide mechanism which will enable the machine to be used for soling shoes or attaching heel lifts. Moreover, there is further incorporated an attachment which may be secured tothe horn so that the stitchdown type of shoe can be soled.

Most machines for performing the work done by this machine operate by drawing the plunger upward against a spring. The spring in the old form of device generally tripped and forced the plunger down very hard. Our machine on the contrary has the plunger directly connected with the driving mechanism and draws the plunger down slowly, while the shoe is held in place by a gentle pressure. Thus beating or pounding of the shoe in an injurious way is avoided.

While we have shown and described the preferred embodiment of our invention, we wish it to be understood that we do not confine ourselves to the precise details of construction herein set forth by way of illustration, as it is apparent that many changes and variations may be made therein, by those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit of the invention, or exceeding the scope of the appended claims.

We claim:

1. A machine for making and inserting fasteners into materials to be united comprising a feeding mechanism, a cutting mechanism, and an inserting mechanism, means to operate said mechanisms simultaneously, uide means to position the materials with respect to the machine, the guide means being pivotally mounted at a point adjacent the inserting mechanism and adapted to assume at least two different vertical positions, and means to swing the guide means in a horizontal plane about its pivot away from the machine. V

2. A gauge mechanism for shoe machinery comprising a supporting bracket, a vertical shaft 7 journaled in said supporting bracket, a collar at the lower end of the shaft, a guide carried by the opposite end of the shaft, and means associated with said bracket and shaft to swing the guide member from an operative to an inoperative position.

3. A gauge mechanism for shoe machinery comprising a supporting bracket, a vertical shaft journaled in said supporting bracket, a collar at the lower end of the shaft, a guide carried at the opposite end of the shaft, means tending to hold normally the guide in operative position and spring means to swing said guide to an inoperative position.

4. A gauge mechanism for shoe machinery com rising a supporting bracket, a vertical shaft journaled in said supporting bracket, a collar at the lower end of the shaft, a guide carried at the opposite end of the shaft, means to move said shaft to assume at least two vertical positions and means to swing the guide from an operative to an inoperative position.

5. A gauge mechanism for shoe machinery comprising a supporting bracket, a vertical shaft journaled in said bracket, a collar carried by the lower end of the shaft, a guide secured to the opposite end of the shaft, said shaft being adapted to assume at least two vertical positions, and means to impart rotary movement to said shaft to swing the guide from an operative to an inoperative position.

6. A gauge mechanism for shoe machinery comprising a supporting bracket, a vertical shaft journaled in said bracket, a collar carried by the lower end of said shaft, a guide secured to the opposite end of the shaft, said shaft being adapted to assume at least two vertical positions, and spring means surrounding the shaft to impart rotary movement to the shaft to swing the guide from an operative to an inoperative position.

'7. A gauge mechanism for shoe machinery com rising a supporting bracket, a vertical shaft journaled in said supporting bracket, a collar at the lower end of the shaft, a guide carried at the upper end of the shaft, means to move said shaft to assume at least two vertical positions, and spring means to swing the guide from an operative to an inoperative position.

8. A gauge mechanism for shoe machinery comprising a supporting bracket, a vertical shaft journaled in said bracket, a collar carried by the lower end of the shaft, a guide secured to the opposite end of the shaft, a holding member secured at one end to the bracket and carrying a key at the opposite end, a key-way in said collar into which the key fits when the guide is in its operative position, and spring means to swing the guide to an inoperative position when the key is removed from the key-way.

SUSAN ANSLEY MOORE,

0 Erecutriw of the Estate of J. Linton Moore, -D'eceased.

DAVIS J. AJOUELO. 

